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“That 90 minutes sums up our whole season, we are so inconsistent,” said Clarke.

“We were weak and bullied – we caved in and they got back into the game.

“It’s not good enough.

“It was just weak, collectively as a group we were weak, and we were bullied against a physical team that do what they do very well.”

As well as airing his frustration at the performance Clarke also made it clear he will be making changes in a bid to improve his team’s record.

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“Obviously they’re doing well in League Two but for me that sums up our season and there has to be things that change, and things will change.

“I am a ruthless person, and at the end of the day they’ve [the players] got a big few weeks to keep showing me that things will turn around. Because I will make changes, there will be big changes.”

Rovers conceded two goals from set pieces at Meadow Lane, an issue which has blighted their defensive displays throughout this season, and Clarke revealed his side were well prepared for County’s threats.

“We concede two goals from set pieces. People have got their jobs to do – we’ve worked all week on defending and what they’re all about,” said Clarke.

“They’re direct, they play off the big men, long throws and set pieces. So we defended that all week, come match day the lads haven’t shown the character.

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“Every minute of my day is trying to get this club better, and I won’t accept that and I won’t accept that sort of weak bullied mentality.”

The Rovers boss sent his players back out after half time at least five minutes before the home side emerged, and it was clear after the match that Clarke was angry with what he had seen from his side.

“I don’t know what I’m going to get from my team, week in week out. I take full responsibility for that, because I put the team together.

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“We were 2-0 up, it could have been 3-0 up and we’re right on the front foot and the game opens up but then a goal goes in and we cave in.

“We don’t defend well, we make bad decisions.

“I won’t accept that sort of performance, and I won’t accept the sort of inconsistency that we’ve shown all the way through this season. It might seem a little bit harsh but I just see it within the group that we’re not strong enough, it’s all about how we respond again.”